The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-27
THE DINNER TOMORROW.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE CHARITY
FEAST AND DISTRIBUTION.
The Nicely Building Being Fitted Up for
the occasion-Mrs. Semmes Calls
Upon h Arrangements Committee
TO Report-Donations Acceptable.


The work Of preparing the new Nicely
building for the feast TO be given the poor
children OF the city tomorrow, beginning
at noon, Is going forward at a satisfactory
rate. An APPEAL reporter called at the
place yesterday and found Mr.. J. s. Men
ken, Mrs. j. NJ. Semmes, and other ladies,
busily engaged experimenting the work.
In the south half Of the building long
Rows Of temporary tables are being erected,
the intention being TO arrange plates Tor
fully 1000 children. This is not consid-
cred an eXtravagant estimate, rs the can
vass has been thorough by the sacrificing
ladies Of the committees, and fully that
many arr expected. Whether they come or
not, however, refreshments will be ready
for them, and whatever remains, after NIL
arr satisfied, will be distributed among the
various charitable institutions and needy
families Of the city. Thus il is that no
matter how much Is contributed by the
liberal people, nothing will he wasted.
The other or north room in the build
ing is where the remaining features Of the
charity will be given. Articles OF food,
clothing, etc, donated, will I've distributed
~ the deserving. ladies OF the reception
committee were on hand early yesterday
morning, in time 10 receive and take
charge Of the iinst arrivals. The cOntribu-
tons, consisting u blankets, boots, shoes,
hats, clothing, etc, were piled In good
shape ON the floor, and made quite an en-
coumglng display, All day messengers,
I.l.....a 800. .Vl .tlt.s VsAl.a 81 am.
ycynnco were attended 10 and relieved Of
their burdens by these good ladies.
In this room will also occur the amusc.
mcnts for the little ones, superintendent
by Gen. Peter Tracy. The west end Of the
lower floor has been set apart for his de
partmont, and the preparations will bo
made today. The general prefers his own
counsel In the matter, and will make
everything he has prepared como rs q sur
prise. The remainder OF the room, being
cleared Of its storc-roOm character,
will be lined with chairs, whcrcon
the children can sit during the perform.
ance. II Is believed that one OF the attmc-
tons contemplated by Gen. Tracy IL his
celebrated punch aud Judy" exhibition,
withhimscliasth the star yentnloquist Efforts
have been made 10 have this feature intro.
duccd, and in the event OF success, those
who witness Il would do wise thing to
protect themselves from danger through
violent rihrity. The amusement will b,
cS-tft most attractive character. Iul
the occasion both the rooms will b'
handsomely decorated with cycVrrcns,
pretty banners and other beautiful Orna.
mcnts. A sufficient number Of stoves
will also be- placed ON the premises to heat
the rooms Ia u comfortable temperature.
Mn. j. VI. Scmmcs, chairman oi the ar
fragments committee, requests, aud IN
fisiH, that every member oi thai energetic
body import at the Nicely building at
O'Clock this morning, as there h plenty q
work ior all To do. This h the last da,
during which this work can he done
the time IL therefore short an0
Il must bc done we'll. The Ease Is an NJ
gent one, aud the ladies' will please b
promptly ON time. Mrs Scmmcs also de
fircs TnE ArrEAL ~ call the attention q
those Who have not contributed Ia tn
fact that donations are yet desired. III
cul though the people have been, ia
bCnciiOanrs are numerous, nud trall
need q great deal morr than has yet bee
secured. 11T ArrrtL would imprrss upo
The public that the ladies whohayc labUu'
~ earnestly for the great cause, giyin
their time aud attention 70 the great an
small details, have done 20 with q firm y
liancr upon the general public TO mai
their ciIorts a grand succcss. Hut III
ladict have not stopped here. Every an
Oi them hos rendered assistance ui q mat,
rial character. No one Who has the ahilil
should allow himself or herself to be- M
represented in thc gmnd work.
Every ncWsboy IN the city h cordial
invited 10 attend and participate in d
dinner tomorrow,
Through the work II thrcc little one
none over thirteen years oi age, pprvH,u
ing The Sailimn's Street Methodist sunda
school, Chelsea, twenty lpur members We
enrolled ipr the Childprn's thrisim
Charity club, aud $40 30 collected, nlao
largc quantity ct clothing and provision
The names Of these little workers q
Aeric Gardner, Annie Dvlahay and Ale
OaidnCr.